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Legends

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to the topic of legends. Using the text of Irving's novels, they gather information on different cultures. They practice using new vocabulary and their listening skills. They retell the stories in chronlogical order.
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Sun and Moon Folktale

For Teachers K - 4th
Students become familiar with characteristics of folktales by reading or listening to African folktale that explains why sun and moon live in the sky. Students then create their own folktales about the sun and moon or another aspect of...
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Pioneer Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create number sentences for a given word problem. In this word problem lesson, students read word problems, create a number sentence, then work the problems and give an answer.
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Beginning with Bosch

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore surrealism through the artwork of Hieronymus Bosch. In this surrealism lesson plan, students understand the characteristics of the art of Bosch and create an original artwork and poem to go with it.
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A is for Apple

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students participate in a variety of activities to learn about apples. Students graph apples, learn about apple uses, taste apples, and observe what happens when apples are dipped in lemon juice.
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Ten Characters from American Folklore

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students read short stories about ten characters from American folklore. They match a statement about each character with the correct character. They then rewrite one of the ten stories in their own words (optional).
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American Folklore

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students develop an idea about American Folk heroes. Individual slideshows are going to be made by each student to be viewed by their peers. Students also have an opportunity to take part in role play situations from various folklores.
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School-Home Links: Tall Tales

For Students 4th - 5th
In this tall tale parent communication form worksheet, students select two tall tales to read from home, school, or the library. Kids then complete a chart about the tall tale that includes the name of the tale, the hero's name, and the...
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Folktale Unit

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read different types of folktales. They participate in many activities in which they examine characters found in the tales. They create their own folktales and shares them with the class.
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American Folktales and Tall Tales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the elements of American folktales. They discuss how they are passed on from generation to generation, how they use exaggeration, and how they convey a message or make a point. Students identify common elements...
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Making Mittens with The Mitten Book

For Teachers K
Students read and discuss the different animals in The Mitten book and then try to make mittens that are alike.
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Ample Apples

For Teachers 1st
First graders read stories and make observations about the life cycle of an apple tree. They write and illustrate expository text about apple trees and make applesauce.
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Folktale Unit: Pecos Bill

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars experience a shared reading of Steven Kellogg's, Pecos Bill, while learning the associated vocabulary. They examine similarities and differences in folktales and discuss what a hero is. Finally, journal about their...
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Folktale Unit: Paul Bunyan and the Big Blue Ox

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in a shared reading of Steven Kellogg's, Paul Bunyan while learning the associated vocabulary. They write a journal entry expressing which of the folktales they have read is their favorite and why.
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Tall Tales: Read, Write, Draw and Sing

For Teachers 2nd
Students get to know the characters and events that shaped American folktales through writing, drawing and singing activities. Handouts and worksheets are included.
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The Giving Tree Gives

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study both poetry and science in this language arts activity for early elementary, Special Education, and LEP students. They listen to Shel Silverstein's, The Giving Tree, and discuss its contents. They graph apple types, make...
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Tall Tales

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students are provided with an opportunity to explore not only the interface but also the variety of scenery and objects available on the program. Younger students may require additional teacher assistance during the computer activity.
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Fall is All Around Us

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners develop and create a production company and produce a fall event that demonstrates what they have learned in various subject areas. STudents create stories, complete a venn diagram comparing fall and summer, graph and measure...
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The Giving Tree

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate the virtue of kindness and giving by conducting a children's literature study of "The Giving Tree". They make a list of words to describe emotions in the story and write a journal daily while looking at the virtues...
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A Hodgepodge of Literature

For Teachers 2nd
Students complete multiple lessons to study various literature including poetry, fiction, tall tales, and phrases. In this literature lesson, students complete six lessons about poetry, fiction, and idioms.
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Valentine Handprint Poem

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students make a handprint underneath a Valentine poem to give to their parents. In this Valentine poem lesson plan, students also glue conversation hearts around the edge of the page for a border.
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Exploring American Tall Tales

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Pupils explore elements of American folktales and tall tales. In this literature lesson, students read examples of American folktales and tall tales and prepare a monologue or news report to present to the class based on their readings.
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Vocabulary Practice

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete analogies and fill in the blanks to sentences with vocabulary words given. Students complete 18 problems.
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Can You Stretch the Truth?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students study folk tales. They write a class folk tale and then one of their own using a famous character or known celebrity as their main character. They put on a class play of one of the student's folk tales.

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